Work-Study Programs

Federal and State Work-Study Programs provide part-time employment for U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are currently enrolled students and have a demonstrated financial need. Students employed under this program are paid $10/hour and are not eligible for fringe benefits such as unemployment benefits, vacation time, or sick/holiday pay. Students are expected to maintain acceptable work habits to maintain employment.

Work-study awards consist of a pool of funds that the Student receives as they work. Students are paid at their hourly rate every two weeks and may work up to 19 hours per week until their available work-study award amount is earned.

It is possible for a student with a work-study award to run out of available funds, at which point they can no longer work that semester. It is also possible for a work-study student to be awarded and receive no funds if they do not find a work-study position!

Program Requirements:

    • All students applying for Work-Study positions are required to have a current FAFSA on file with Paris Junior College.
    • Eligibility for Work-Study awards is dependent on financial need determined using FAFSA information from the Department of Education.
    • Eligible students must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in compliance with Paris Junior College's SAP policy.
    • Before beginning their Work-Study employment at PJC, eligible students will be required to:
      • Complete a background check.
      • Produce documentation in accordance with Federal requirements (please visit the USCIS's I-9 site for a list of acceptable documents).

Positions listed below may not reflect current availability as hiring occurs over the course of a semester. The most current list of available positions is available in the Financial Aid office on the Paris Campus. All students applying for Work-Study positions must contact the Financial Aid department before applying in order to verify their eligibility for the award! 

Work-Study Positions:

Location: Paris Campus - Administration Building

Job Description: Performs clerical duties

Essential Functions: 
  • Typing
  • Filing
  • Scanning/Shredding
  • On-Campus deliveries
  • Computer skills
  • Phone skills
  • Lifting - 10lbs
Job Specifications:
  • Scan admissions documents into Docubase
  • Filing/Shredding documents
  • Generate and Mail admissions packets
  • Answering phone calls
  • Assist with College Fair
  • Keep inventory stocked and orderly
  • Other duties as assigned

Location: Paris Campus - Applied Science BLDG, RM 155

Job Description: Performs routine clerical duties, helps with tutoring, and performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions: 
  • Operate office equipment (shredder, copier, etc.)
  • Computer skills
  • On-Campus deliveries
  • Lifting - 10lbs
Job Specifications:
  • Student must be in Business Management pathway!
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
  • Help tutor students in the Business Management pathway
  • Ensure all workstations are working properly
  • Make copies when needed
  • Closet clean-out (old textbooks and equipment)
  • Purge old files in cabinets
  • Shred confidential papers

Location: Delta County Public Library - 300 W. Dallas Ave, Cooper, TX 75432

Job Description: Perform various duties to assist patrons and library staff

Hours Needed: Tuesday - Friday, 10am - 4pm

Essential Functions: 
  • Computer Skills
  • Telephone Skills
  • Operate basic office equipment
  • Customer service skills
Job Specifications:
  • Check books in/out
  • Shelve books
  • Assist patrons with computers/fax machines/scanners/copiers
  • Cover books with jackets
  • Water plants
  • Empty trash
  • Clean restrooms
  • Vacuum, sweep, mop, dust
  • Help with luncheons
  • Help with off-site errands

Location: Paris Campus - Music BLDG, RM 106

Job Description: Assist with day-to-day functions within the Drama department

Essential Functions: 
  • Inventory taking
  • Organizing
  • Cleaning/Maintenance
  • Building/repairing items for productions
  • Assist with events, meetings and trainings in the Ray Karrer Theatre
  • Light clerical duties
Job Specifications:
  • Perform light clerical functions
  • Clean, organize, and inventory items on a daily basis without need for direct supervision
  • Follow safety standards set by supervisor
  • Some knowledge of basic tools and construction equipment associated with construction
  • Some background in entertainment technology preferred

Location: Paris Campus - Administration BLDG, RM 124

Job Description: Perform clerical duties, assist students with application processes, and other tasks as assigned

Essential Functions: 
  • Front desk reception for students
  • Scan/Index documents in DocuBase
  • Answer telephone
  • Assist students with completing the FAFSA online
  • On-campus deliveries
Job Specifications:
  • Appropriate handling of confidential information REQUIRED
  • Proficiency in Basic office equipment (Scanner/Copier)
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Good phone etiquette
  • Some clerical experience preferred

Location: Paris Campus - Workforce Training Center

Job Description: The Health Occupations department is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Work-Study Student to provide administrative support

Essential Functions: 
  • Answer phone calls and take detailed messages
  • Direct students to proper classrooms
  • Make copies
  • Provide handouts to students seeking information about Health Occupation Programs
  • Other duties as assigned
Job Specifications:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Requires professionalism, discretion, and ability to manage multiple tasks

Location: Paris Campus - Applied Science BLDG, RM 153

Job Description - Help Desk: Answer telephone calls and make on-campus deliveries

Job Description - Computer Support: Assist IT staff with configuring/upgrading computers and deliver equipment on campus when necessary

Essential Functions: 
  • Telephone skills
  • Computer knowledge
  • Make on-campus deliveries
  • Lift/Push/Pull 30lbs or more
Job Specifications:
  • Work cooperatively with faculty and staff
  • Good phone etiquette
  • Technical knowledge helpful
  • Trustworthy and discreet
  • Must present positive public image, including good hygiene and professional attire

Location: Paris Campus - Applied Science BLDG, RM 153

Job Description: Assist with ITV class proctoring and administration
 
Essential Functions: 
  • Checking ITV connections
  • Proctoring exams
  • Monitoring ITV classes
  • Performing computer functions
  • Administering class papers, exams, handouts, etc.
  • Solving problems with ITV classes
Job Specifications:
  • Willingness to help different instructors as requested
  • Ability to oversee students
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to work nights and split shifts

Location: Paris Campus - Applied Science BLDG, RM 132

Job Description: Perform classroom cleaning and equipment maintenance for the watchmaking program

Essential Functions: 
  • Classroom cleaning and organization
  • Cataloging parts
  • Maintaining classroom equipment
  • Attention to detail
  • Handling of small parts
Job Specifications:
  • Student must be a Horology student!
  • Sweep/mop classroom
  • Classroom equipment maintenance
  • Classroom organization
  • Tool maintenance
  • Restoring/repairing exercise pieces
  • Receiving/recording spare parts and product
  • Cleaning/servicing classroom models
  • Sorting/cataloging watch parts and small components

 

Location: Paris Campus - Learning Center, RM 106

Job Description: Take photos of student activities and athletics, work with phones, then post photos online. Performs print shop work such as operating copy center as needed.

Essential Functions: 
  • Computer skills - MAC preferred
  • Familiarity with Photoshop or willingness to learn
  • Gathering information and writing brief stories
  • Lifting 30lbs
Job Specifications:
  • Attend student activities and athletic events to take photos
  • Typing skills preferred
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Secretary or Director of Marketing and Public Relations
  • Some evening/weekend hours may be needed to cover student activities and athletic events!

Location: Paris Campus - Frank Grimes Center, RM 115A

Job DescriptionOversees and manages day-to-day operations of Pyro's Market, including inventory, stocking, cleaning, and serving patrons of the market.

Essential Functions: 
  • Assist students in Pyro's Market
  • Stock & store inventory
  • Manage the inventory system
  • Basic customer service
  • Cleaning and organization of products and environment
Job Specifications:
  • Comfortable interacting with students
  • Good work ethic and patience
  • Caring nature and willingness to help others

Location: Paris Campus - Art Department

Job Description: Maintain general classroom duties, assist with Art Department gallery art exhibitions and artist receptions, and assist students in the computer lab with printing and copying.

Essential Functions: 
  • General housekeeping duties
  • Help organize and arrange room furnishings
  • Help instructors organize and store tools, equipment, and supplies
  • Categorize and sort materials for return to storage
  • Receive and check-in artwork for shows in the gallery
  • Assist guest artists
  • Handle, hang, and uninstall artwork for gallery shows
  • Assist in setting up tables and refreshments for artist receptions
  • Assist with design, computer printing, filing, and making copies
Job Specifications:
  • Student must be in an Art pathway!
  • Lift/Carry 30lbs
  • Must be familiar with Mac OS and Adobe Creative Suite

 

Location: Paris Campus - Alford Center, RM 111

Job Description: The Program Aide / Youth Development Professional implements and supervises members participating in the Positive Action and Mentoring programs in support of our priority outcome areas of Academic Success, Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character, and Citizenship.

Essential Functions: 
  • Create an environment that facilitates the achievement of Youth Development Outcomes:
    • Promote and stimulate Positive Action program participation
    • Provide guidance and role modeling to members
  • Effectively implement and administer programs, services, and activities for members
  • Prepare periodic activity reports
  • Monitor and evaluate programs, services, and activities to ensure safety of members, quality in programs, and appearance of the branch at all times
  • Ensure a productive environment by participating in scheduled staff meetings
  • May participate in special programs or events
Job Specifications:
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
  • Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
  • Experience working with children helpful but not required
  • Knowledge of youth development helpful but not required

 

 

Student Jobs (Not Work-Study Positions)

Positions listed below are not required to have FAFSA information for students on file and are not managed by Paris Junior College.

Location: Paris Campus - Student Center

Job Description: Assist Aramark Associates with service of food to students

Essential Functions: 
  • Prep and Serve food
  • General Cleaning
  • Washing Dishes
Job Specifications:
  • Student Confidentiality a MUST!
  • Punctual
  • Flexible
  • Good appearance/hygeine
  • Must pass TX Food Handlers course
Contact Information:
  • Supervisor: Connie Hyde
  • Phone: 903-782-1314

Sulphur Springs Center

1137 Loop 301 East
Sulphur Springs, Texas  75483
 
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 12pm

 

(903) 885-1232
Financial Aid Home

Paris Campus  

2400 Clarksville Street
Paris, Texas  75460
 
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 12pm
 
(903) 782-0429
 
 
Contact Financial Aid

Greenville Center

6500 Monty Stratton PKWY
Greenville, Texas 75402
 
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm
Friday: 8am - 12pm

 

(903) 454-9333
PJC Financial Aid Portal